Stephen King Weighs In

Great article by Stephen King (hat tip Felix Salmon/Ben Walsh). Excerpt:
“The Mitch McConnells and John Boehners and Eric Cantors just can’t seem to help themselves. These guys and their right-wing supporters regard deep pockets like Christy Walton and Sheldon Adelson the way little girls regard Justin Bieber … which is to say, with wide eyes, slack jaws, and the drool of adoration dripping from their chins.”
Like me, King wants his tax bill to go up.

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